HARRIS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM

In September 2007, Harris County Protective Services for Children and Adults began administering the Harris County Representative Payee Program (RPP), which was transferred from the Harris County Community and Economic Development Department.  The RPP is a money management program under the leadership of Ms. Jan McLaughlin, HCPS Guardianship Program and Representative Payee Program Director, designed to assist eligible low-income Harris County adults who are elderly, physically, or mentally disabled with financial management so they can remain living independently in the community.  The RPP mission is “to strengthen the community, protect the vulnerable, and empower the able”, and can be accessed through the Harris County Guardianship Program via referrals from individuals, community programs such as Adult Protective Services (APS), and private agencies. 

Voluntary RPP clients must be a Harris County resident, a U.S. citizen or legal permanent U.S. resident, an adult who is physically and/or mentally disabled, low to moderate income, and have a statement from a doctor or funding source (Social Security, Railroad Retirement, VA) indicating an inability to manage finances.  Referred clients have some type of limited income that may come from sources such as Social Security retirement income, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), veteran’s pension, Railroad Retirement, etc.

The RPP range of services includes:

·        Needs assessment,

·        Financial management of public resources and client expenses, and

·        Full case management services.

To make a referral to the Representative Payee Program, contact the Harris County Guardianship Program at 713-363-2300, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.